The chase is on for Di María

The transfer market opens for business just as Europe's heavyweight football league championships draw to a close. During a World Cup year, some transfers will be rushed through, in fear that a good performance in Brazil might make signing certain players far more expensive. That could be what happens to Di María, who is being chased by some of Europe's richest clubs.

French sides PSG and Monaco, and Premier League outfits Arsenal and Manchester City are all preparing bids of around 40m for the Argentine. Although everyone at Real Madrid is currently fully focused on the Champions League final in Lisbon and their only concern is fulfilling their ticket commitments, there are those high up within the club who would be prepared to sell him.

The midfielder is focused on his recovery and Madrid's upcoming Champions League final. However, it is true that the Argentine international wants to go to the Brazil World Cup without knowing where he will be playing next season. That way, as soon as the final is over, he could push through any potential move.

Di María has had the odd clash with the club's hierarchy, firstly for the delay revising his contract, something he was promised when he signed, and then for his relegation to the bench in favour of Bale, when the Argentine knew full well he did not deserve to be dropped from Ancelotti's starting line-up. Therefore, according to sources close to the midfielder, Ángel has in no way ruled out leaving at the end of the season.